Fellowships

Funds will be available to support the participation of individuals that might otherwise be unable to attend the conference. The following programs are funded by the generous support of the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and the Panamerican Association for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Please note that these programs have different requirements (see below) and it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that he/she meets the criteria required for the specific fellowship to which he/she applies. While it is possible for an applicant to qualify and apply for both fellowships, only one fellowship will be awarded per person. ​​

​General Information (applies to all programs)​• Applications are limited only to students and postdoctoral researchers, and only to those who will give a presentation (poster or talk) at the meeting. • The application form and all supporting documents must be completed in English.• Fellowships cover the registration fee and meals only (not travel expenses or accommodation).​

Judging process, criteria, and notification​Fellowships will be awarded by the organizers on the basis of the submitted abstract. Further, applications will be prioritized on the basis of the reasons given by the applicant to attend the meeting, including how the meeting will help the applicants achieve their career goals.

Timeline:

Feb 4, 2019: Application opens.

Apr 15, 2019: Application deadline.

May 1, 2019: Application decision. The organizers will contact successful applicants by email.

​Fellowship Terms and Conditions

If you are eligible, and wish to apply for these grants, please download and fill out the application form and send it to molbiosystems@gmail.com, together with a copy of your abstract and a letter of support by your supervisor. Please use the e-mail subject “Fellowship Application mbiosys19”. Application deadline: April 15, 2019.

By applying, you are agreeing to the conditions below:

• Awardees will have their registration fee waived and will then need to complete their registration using our online registration system. • Awardees, as all meeting participants, must follow all conference policies. • Awardees are expected to attend all meeting sessions and actively participate in conference activities. • Awardees must acknowledge the fellowship-granting organization in their presentation. ​​​

ICGEB Grants​​_____________________________________________________

Applications are invited for ICGEB fellowships. These will support the participation of selected students or young scientists who are nationals of ICGEB Member States, with priority given to those currently residing outside of Chile.

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PABMB Grants​​_____________________________________________________

​PABMB provides grants to members of PABMB Constituent and Adherent Societies to assist attendance of young scientists at meetings, courses and workshops on timely scientific topics in biochemistry, molecular biology, and related areas.